Cracking the code of stressed cells
Cells are often compared to miniature cities, each with its own infrastructure. The nucleus functions like city hall, mitochondria act as power plants and the…
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When home becomes a workplace
Kaitlyn Kuryk is a recent PhD graduate in sociology at the U of M. Her doctoral research explored how “informal or live-in caregivers” in Manitoba…
Unlocking precision medicine through genetics
When we take medicine, we expect it to help but the same drug that eases one person’s symptoms might not work for another. Abdullah Al…
Newborn’s first breath and the fight for oxygen
The moment a baby is born, their body undergoes one of the most significant transitions in human life. Oxygen supply shifts from the placenta to…
Surveillance and sense of safety
When Graham Baffour Adumata heard about a stabbing incident at Winnipeg’s Millennium Library, the first thought that crossed his mind was, “It could have been…
Redefining belonging and community
“Research is meant to open doors to inquiry, not shut them—or particular individuals who supposedly do not belong—out,” said literary scholar Nancy Kang. Currently, she…
Convenience or conviction?
How do brands shape our choices? For sociologist Sonia Bookman, the answer lies in exploring the act of everyday consumption. She studied the connections between…
Researchers call for restored provincial funding levels
Manitoba researchers are calling for increased funding from the provincial government to support research and to attract and retain talent, following Premier Wab Kinew’s invitation…
Students showcase research at provincial science symposium
Over 300 students from Grade 4 to 12 gathered to participate in the 54th Manitoba Schools’ Science Symposium (MSSS), showcasing their research in the biological…
Cutting HIV rates, one circumcision at a time
For over four decades, Stephen Moses has been on the frontlines of global health research, weaving a career that spans continents, pandemics and transformational public…